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tibey de cresta

Scientific Name: Columnea ambigua

Family: Gesneriaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Columnea ambigua

Columnea ambigua, commonly known as Tibey De Cresta, is a perennial plant belonging to the Gesneriaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Columnea ambigua (Urb.) Morley
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Gesneriaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Alloplectus ambiguus Urb.
    • Alloplectus ambiguus var. chlorosepalus Urb.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The species is found in Maricao, Bosque Estatal/State Forest.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Tibey De Cresta is small in size.
  • In spring, it assumes an orangeyellow coloring.
  • It is an evergreen plant, retaining its leaves year-round.

Companion Plants

  • This plant may be used with Preen Weed Control Landscape Fabric.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Garden Guides
  • Discover Life